naturephoto1 wrote:
Where exacty do you shoot from and park for taking these photos? You, Douglas or anyone else can answer this. The reason that I ask is that when I go to visit my close friends in Churchville, MD I cross the Dam as I come from near Allentown, PA.
Rich
Rich, the parking area for photographing the eagles is NOT at the visitor center. If you look at google map, it's an area southwest of the dam, called "Shuresville Landing", you get there by taking Shuresville Landing Rd. Finding a place to park there in busy season (Oct-Jan) on weekends can be challenging if you are not there early enough. They have shuttle bus to bring people to that area from the visitor center if there is no parking available down there. Once you are there there are basically three sections where you can choose to shoot from, the big concert platform, the river bed below the platform if the water isn't high, and the along the river bank facing the Rowland Island.
On a busy weekend in season, you probably see $1.5M worth of gears there.
shac wrote:
Thanks for the link. Looking at the site - the cover for the 100-400 was only $9.99 - and based on that plus the description, I wondered if it was neoprene or just nylon cloth.
Would be great if you can let us know when yours arrives.
David, are you referring to the link provided by Shalu? I am sure it is made out of neoprene. The price for sure is not $9.99. I ordered a set for a different lens for $72 including shipping and it arrived in LA already but not quite delivered to me until 2-3 days supposedly. I will update the status later after it has been delivered.
kdrk888 wrote:
Rich, the parking area for photographing the eagles is NOT at the visitor center. If you look at google map, it's an area southwest of the dam, called "Shuresville Landing", you get there by taking Shuresville Landing Rd. Finding a place to park there in busy season (Oct-Jan) on weekends can be challenging if you are not there early enough. They have shuttle bus to bring people to that area from the visitor center if there is no parking available down there. Once you are there there are basically three sections where you can choose to shoot from, the big concert platform, the river bed below the platform if the water isn't high, and the along the river bank facing the Rowland Island.
On a busy weekend in season, you probably see $1.5M worth of gears there....Show more →
Hi Douglas,
Thanks for that information. I am in to go with you in the future. It will take me about 2 hours or so to get there though. With the 100-400 GM, 200-600 being delivered on Thursday and with both TCs, I think that I have the right equipment (except at present I only have an A7rIII). Add to the mix the Tripod, Ball, and Gimbal Head, Monopod and modified Leitz Pistol Grip/Gun Stock. I just have to learn how to shoot with the equipment.
Yes, I know but as soon as you specify the finish, it will give you the correct price... Try it. They want to get the “click” and I think, it is misleading.
AGeoJO wrote:
Yes, I know but as soon as you specify the finish, it will give you the correct price... Try it. They want to get the “click” and I think, it is misleading.
I've been using the Rolanpro for about 10 days now. It is made of woven nylon waterproof fabric backed with a soft non woven material on the inside, with Real Tree Max 5 Camo pattern on my version. LensCoat's neoprene do feel better in the hand, but it does get loose after time. Rolandpro's patterns are cut very well but to get a smooth and tight fit you have to take your time putting it on as there are elastic sewn onto each piece to give it stretch and pieces come together around the lens via velcro. I also got the front lens cover as well.
Footlink wrote:
I've been using the Rolanpro for about 10 days now. It is made of woven nylon waterproof fabric backed with a soft non woven material on the inside, with Real Tree Max 5 Camo pattern on my version. LensCoat's neoprene do feel better in the hand, but it does get loose after time. Rolandpro's patterns are cut very well but to get a smooth and tight fit you have to take your time putting it on as there are elastic sewn onto each piece to give it stretch and pieces come together around the lens via velcro. I also got the front lens cover as well.
thanks for posting these pics, looks great. I am waiting for mince, it may take couple weeks before I receive it. Also, you are right about Lenscoat getting loose over time, same complaint here.
I ended up splitting my order ; I ordered from Outdoor Photography in the UK for the 600mm and from Rolanpro for the 200-600mm. We will see how the two compare to each other. Both have been shipped and we will see which one will get delivered faster.
Footlink wrote:
I've been using the Rolanpro for about 10 days now. It is made of woven nylon waterproof fabric backed with a soft non woven material on the inside, with Real Tree Max 5 Camo pattern on my version. LensCoat's neoprene do feel better in the hand, but it does get loose after time. Rolandpro's patterns are cut very well but to get a smooth and tight fit you have to take your time putting it on as there are elastic sewn onto each piece to give it stretch and pieces come together around the lens via velcro. I also got the front lens cover as well.
I like the flap covering the switches. The Lenscoat plastic windows can be difficult to access the switches. I sometimes cut them out but the thin neoprene edges that remain eventually break and then that section of the lens is not covered.
dclark wrote:
I like the flap covering the switches. The Lenscoat plastic windows can be difficult to access the switches. I sometimes cut them out but the thin neoprene edges that remain eventually break and then that section of the lens is not covered.
Dave
Agreed, I found the plastic windows takes the odd shape and does not cover the switches properly. I have some lenses when plastic has turned yellow. Cutting it out is good idea, will try it.
; I ordered from Outdoor Photography in the UK for the 600mm and from Rolanpro for the 200-600mm. We will see how the two compare to each other. Both have been shipped and we will see which one will get delivered faster.
